On May 26, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general (AGs) issued a letter opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. The AGs assert that the KIDS Act would preempt their ability
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis and Kim Phan unpack Colorado’s brand-new Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT) Act, which repeals and replaces the state’s much-criticized 2024 AI law. They explain the shift from “high-risk AI systems” to
Key point: Connecticut’s new AI law adds to the growing complexity of state laws directed at commonly used automated employment decision tools.
On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 5 into law. Connecticut Senator James Maroney authored
Key point: In response to an open records request submitted by Troutman Pepper Locke, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office provided copies of all cure letters sent pursuant to New Jersey’s consumer data privacy law and resolved by the recipient.
Key point: Louisiana’s legislature passed a consumer data privacy bill, five bills crossed chambers in Illinois, nine bills crossed chambers in California, and Delaware’s House passed a bill to significantly amend the state’s consumer data privacy law.
Below is the
Key point: Colorado repealed and replaced the Colorado AI Act, Georgia enacted a chatbot law, and California and New York advanced numerous bills.
Below is the 18th update on the status of proposed state privacy and AI legislation in 2026.
On May 12, the Colorado legislature passed a bill to replace Colorado’s existing artificial intelligence (AI) law with a more business-friendly regulatory regime focused on disclosures and limited consumer rights but, in doing so, added to the growing complexity of
Key point: (1) Plaintiffs who expand their class definition beyond the complaint risk losing both certification and their class representative on limitations grounds; (2) Banners that require users to interact before accessing website may be sufficient to establish consent; (3) What
As lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny targeting “data brokers” continue to accelerate, understanding whether your organization fits within this increasingly broad industry space is a critical risk management priority. The stakes have never been higher for entities that collect, enrich, or
This article was republished on IAPP on May 12, 2026.
Key point: The Colorado legislature passed a bill to replace Colorado’s existing artificial intelligence (AI) law with a more business-friendly regulatory regime focused on disclosures and limited consumer rights but,
